Treasurys edge down as stocks, oil gain

DeborahLevine

NEW YORK (MarketWatch) -- Treasury prices came under modest pressure early Tuesday, pushing yields up, as U.S. stock futures pointed to a higher opening and oil rose, indicating more comfort among investors in moving assets to riskier sectors. Also, a report later in the session is expected to show confidence among U.S. homebuilders improved slightly. Yields on 10-year notes
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rose 1 basis point to 3.70%. Losses were limited amid more reports of Greece having to take steps to slash its debt. Bond markets were closed Monday for Presidents Day.

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